Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Juvenile 10oz/283gm
Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Juvenile 10oz/283gm
The value size of Zoo Med's high-protein juvenile pellet, for anyone feeding more than one growing dragon. Zoo Med Juvenile Bearded Dragon Food is a pelleted staple built around the higher-protein diet a growing dragon needs, for use alongside gut-loaded live insects and fresh greens. This 283 g (10 oz) tub is the economical size — better cost per 100 g than the 127 g tub — for a household running through pellets faster, whether that's one hungry juvenile or several.
Key features
- 24% minimum protein — well above the 16% of the Adult formula, matched to a juvenile's faster growth.
- Calcium-forward mineral base — calcium carbonate, dicalcium and monocalcium phosphate keep calcium ahead of phosphorus, working alongside a dusted-insect and UVB routine, not instead of one.
- Stabilised Vitamin C — L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate holds up through pelleting better than plain ascorbic acid.
- Five fermentation-product probiotics — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium and Aspergillus oryzae fermentation products.
- 283 g (10 oz) resealable tub — about $18.36 per 100 g at the current price, cheaper per gram than the 127 g tub's $19.65.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 283 g (10 oz) |
| Life stage | Hatchling / juvenile — under roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent |
| Form | Dry pellet — moisten before serving, especially for younger dragons |
| Crude protein | 24.0% minimum |
| Crude fat | 2.5% minimum |
| Crude fibre | 13.0% maximum |
| Moisture | 13.0% maximum |
| Calcium | 0.8–1.2% |
| Phosphorus | 0.5% minimum |
| Calcium : Phosphorus | approx. 1.6:1 to 2.4:1 — calculated from the guaranteed analysis above |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 27 mg/lb (60 mg/kg) minimum |
Which size do I need?
| Pack | Price | Cost per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 127 g (4.5 oz) | $24.95 | $19.65 |
| 283 g (10 oz) — this listing | $51.95 | $18.36 |
Go for this 283 g tub if you're feeding a single dragon long-term or more than one juvenile at once — it's the cheaper option per 100 g. The 127 g tub suits trying the formula first or a single hatchling that won't get through a large tub before its best-before date.
Ingredients
Full declaration, transcribed from the manufacturer in the order stated on pack:
Organic Soybean Meal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Lima Beans, Rice Bran, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Almond Hull Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer's Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilised source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement (source of Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Garlic Extract, Horseradish, Anise Extract, Juniper Extract, Cassia Bark Extract, Ginger Extract, Rosemary (flavour), Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).
Contains soy and wheat. No artificial colours appear in this declaration.
Feeding
Offer alongside gut-loaded live insects and chopped greens; pellets can be lightly moistened for younger dragons that won't take them dry. Move to the Adult formula once your dragon reaches roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent. A resealable 283 g tub stores for a while, but check the best-before date if you're only keeping one dragon.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: hatchling and juvenile bearded dragons, as a daily pelleted staple alongside gut-loaded insects, fresh greens and UVB exposure; multi-dragon households.
- Not suitable for: adult dragons, which don't need this formula's higher protein level and are better served by the Adult formula; other reptile species without checking their own requirements first.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. Standard shipping from Brisbane / North Lakes; no special freight handling required.
Common questions
Is the 283 g tub actually cheaper?
Yes — at current pricing it works out to about $18.36 per 100 g against $19.65 per 100 g for the 127 g tub, so the larger size is the better-value buy per gram.
Will 283 g go off before I use it all?
Dry pellet keeps reasonably well in a resealable tub, but if you're only feeding one small hatchling, weigh that against the best-before date on the pack — the 127 g size may suit better until your dragon's appetite grows.
How much protein does a juvenile actually need?
This formula is set at 24% minimum crude protein, against 16% minimum in the Adult formula — the difference reflects a growing dragon's higher protein demand.
When do I switch to the Adult formula?
Zoo Med sizes the switch at roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent, which is a reasonable guide, but condition and age matter too — ask your reptile vet if you're unsure.
